Our Economic Development Unit works with a broad range of industry, business, community and government sectors, in addition to prospective investors to enhance sustainable economic and social outcomes for the regions prosperous future.

The Unit comprises four Economic Development Offices based out of Port Pirie, Clare, Maitland and Kadina.  These are funded from the core of RDAYMN funding from its partner organisations with additional contributions from the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the District Council of Yorke Peninsula.

Key areas of focus are:

• Indigenous Participation in Economic Development;
• Supporting and attracting major development to the Yorke and Mid North;
• Supporting local government in economic and community development;
• Developing and implementing major policy and strategic investments across the region including in the areas of digital economy, climate change and adaptation;
• Maintaining and developing key regional documents including the Regional Roadmap;
• Co-ordinating and preparation of submissions and input to Government planning and requests for regional intelligence;
• Working with the region in promoting sustainable economic development;
• Initiatives around social inclusion and affordable housing;
• Community consultation on regional and RDAYMN priorities.

Contacts

Region: Southern Flinders
Name: Terry Reichelt
Position: Economic Development Officer
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Ph: 0419 576 458

Region: Mid North
Name: Saideh Kent
Position: Economic Development Officer
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Ph: 0417 876 233

Region: Yorke
Name: Peter Stockings
Position: Economic Development Officer
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Ph: 0417 853 754

Region: Upper Yorke Peninsula
Name: Jo-anne Buchanan
Position: Economic Development Officer
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Ph: 0429 095 805